Johnson's 18 help Akron knock off Omaha 92-84
AKRON, Ohio -- — Nate Johnson had 18 points in Akron's 92-84 victory against Omaha on Saturday night.
Johnson added five assists for the Zips (3-2). Isaiah Gray scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line. Amani Lyles had 15 points and shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Marquel Sutton led the way for the Mavericks (2-5) with 26 points and six rebounds. Lance Waddles added 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Omaha. JJ White also had 16 points.
Akron led 40-36 at halftime, with Gray racking up 12 points. Tavari Johnson scored a team-high 12 points for Akron after intermission.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Greg Langsdorf
- Tim Stewart
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 8-1 | - | 18-6 |
| Omaha | 8-1 | - | 14-10 |
| South Dakota State | 6-3 | 2 | 15-9 |
| North Dakota State | 5-4 | 3 | 16-8 |
| South Dakota | 4-4 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| North Dakota | 3-6 | 5 | 9-15 |
| Kansas City | 2-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Denver | 2-7 | 6 | 8-16 |
| Oral Roberts | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 10-0 | - | 17-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-1 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Toledo | 8-2 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Ohio | 6-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Kent State | 5-5 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Central Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Ball State | 4-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Western Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 7-15 |
| Bowling Green | 3-7 | 7 | 8-14 |
| Buffalo | 2-8 | 8 | 7-15 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-9 | 9 | 5-17 |
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